Restaurants
Find Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (East Region)
From our famous Cincinnati-style chili and French pot ice cream to hot new restaurants featuring gourmet takes on comfort-food favorites and fine dining for a romantic night for two, Cincinnati USA is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of "six small cities with big food scenes" due to the amazing revitalization of our restaurant scene, which offers plenty of dining options for every palate.
Mad Llama Coffee
East
Mad Llama Coffee
East
Locally roasted coffee, full espresso bar, housemade bagels and muffins, soft serve ice cream, and a drive up window.
Locally roasted coffee, full espresso bar, housemade bagels and muffins, soft serve ice cream, and a drive up window.
El Ranchito
East
El Ranchito
East
The atmosphere is as lively as the food at El Ranchito. The restaurant is decked out in a Mexican theme, and the menu features items made from scratch in the kitchen.... Read more
The atmosphere is as lively as the food at El Ranchito. The restaurant is decked out in a Mexican theme, and the menu features items made from scratch in the kitchen. Homemade tortilla chips come as an appetizer to your meal, but be sure to save some room for a piping hot fajita or tortilla. Cool off after dinner with some...... Read More
Depot Barbecue
East
Depot Barbecue
East
The historic Madeira Train Depot was built in 1872 and quickly became the community gathering place. Now you will find barbecue staples like award-winning smoked meats,... Read more
The historic Madeira Train Depot was built in 1872 and quickly became the community gathering place. Now you will find barbecue staples like award-winning smoked meats, creamy macaroni & cheese and baked beans with bacon. Plus, vegetarian and lighter dishes, decadent desserts and soft-serve ice cream. Enjoy a craft beer... Read More
Clermont Inn
East
Clermont Inn
East
Clermont Inn looks innocent enough on the outside. But on the inside, murder mystery dinner theaters take place on select weekends throughout the year. Make a reservation... Read more
Clermont Inn looks innocent enough on the outside. But on the inside, murder mystery dinner theaters take place on select weekends throughout the year. Make a reservation and help figure out whodunit. Or stop by on a weekday for some of their homemade chili or soup, sandwiches and a dinner menu consisting of items such as liver... Read More
Frisch's Big Boy
East
Frisch's Big Boy
East
Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more
Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More
LaRosa's Pizzeria
East
LaRosa's Pizzeria
East
LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular. This... Read more
LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular. This location is for delivery and carry out only.
Mac's Pizza Pub
East
Mac's Pizza Pub
East
Old Wooster Tavern location on the border of Fairfax and Mariemont. Second location of Mac's Pizza Pub in Clifton Heights.
Old Wooster Tavern location on the border of Fairfax and Mariemont. Second location of Mac's Pizza Pub in Clifton Heights.
Hibachi Master Japanese Restaurant
East
Hibachi Master Japanese Restaurant
East
If you're looking for high quality food and an elegant restaurant with Asian flair than Hibachi Master is your place. Options for lunch include tempura, katsu, teriyaki... Read more
If you're looking for high quality food and an elegant restaurant with Asian flair than Hibachi Master is your place. Options for lunch include tempura, katsu, teriyaki and teppan grill items. You can also choose from a variety of combos for lunch and dinner or try their hand -rolled fresh sushi.
El Rancho Grande
East
El Rancho Grande
East
El Rancheo Grande, formerly known as Los Portales, has authentic Mexican cuisine with all of the favorites, along with a few surprises such as grilled tilapia and other... Read more
El Rancheo Grande, formerly known as Los Portales, has authentic Mexican cuisine with all of the favorites, along with a few surprises such as grilled tilapia and other seafood selections that go beyond the standard tacos and fajitas. Vegetarian-friendly dishes and a number of salads make great choices for those in search of... Read More
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Busken Bakery Hyde Park
East
Busken Bakery Hyde Park
East
Owned and operated by the Busken family, Busken Bakery has been serving delicious baked goods in Cincinnati for almost 90 years. Customers' favorites include Original Iced... Read more
Owned and operated by the Busken family, Busken Bakery has been serving delicious baked goods in Cincinnati for almost 90 years. Customers' favorites include Original Iced Cookies, Donuts, Brownies, and Specialty Cakes.
Starbucks
East
Starbucks
East
It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also... Read more
It wouldn't be a workday without that daily cup o' joe. Take your pick from espresso drinks, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, iced coffee and cappuccinos. Starbucks also rotates seasonal holiday blends and summertime favorites, like Peppermint Mocha Twist or a cold Frappuccino with whipped cream. Sit and sip inside the cozy... Read... Read More
LaDonna's Cafe
East
LaDonna's Cafe
East
LaDonna's opened in the fall of 2010 in the former Miguel's spot as a casual, all-American restaurant with a full bar and nice outdoor patio. Chef and owner Randy... Read more
LaDonna's opened in the fall of 2010 in the former Miguel's spot as a casual, all-American restaurant with a full bar and nice outdoor patio. Chef and owner Randy Baumgardt wanted to create a place to serve comfort food from scratch. Appetizers include Cold Poached Shrimp, gourmet pizzas and homemade soups. Entrees, also known... Read More
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
East
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
East
Located in the Hyde Park Plaza shopping center on the East Side, Servatii's has all of your pastry shop essentials. It has been recognized as a Hall of Fame bakery by... Read more
Located in the Hyde Park Plaza shopping center on the East Side, Servatii's has all of your pastry shop essentials. It has been recognized as a Hall of Fame bakery by Cincinnati Magazine as well as a top ten bakery in the state of Ohio. Originally founded in Germany, Servatii's has become a Cincinnati favorite. The Hyde Park... Read More
Buffalo Wild Wings-Beechmont
East
Buffalo Wild Wings-Beechmont
East
Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces,... Read more
Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces, including Asian Zing and Mango Habanero. There are a slew of big screens to watch games on. And there are some trivia and video games, too. This is good to know... Read More
IHOP
East
IHOP
East
It's 3 a.m., and you're hungry, damnit. Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for... Read more
It's 3 a.m., and you're hungry, damnit. Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for its breakfast and brunch items, like omelettes, eggs and French toast. Of course, they serve up lots of pancake stacks, but IHOP also has a variety of burgers... Read More
Mount Carmel Pub
East
Mount Carmel Pub
East
The early bird gets the worm at Mount Carmel Pub, which opens up at 6 a.m. weekdays. This pub is known for its American and Mexican cuisine, along with great drink deals... Read more
The early bird gets the worm at Mount Carmel Pub, which opens up at 6 a.m. weekdays. This pub is known for its American and Mexican cuisine, along with great drink deals during happy hour. There is plenty to keep you entertained from pool tables to Golden Tee to Megatouch. Live music shakes things up on Wednesdays, Fridays and... Read More
Anderson Township Pub
East
Anderson Township Pub
East
Regulars of this Anderson Township staple probably think of Anderson Township Pub (or "ATP") as more of a home than a typical sports bar. Engraved names of... Read more
Regulars of this Anderson Township staple probably think of Anderson Township Pub (or "ATP") as more of a home than a typical sports bar. Engraved names of regulars are found throughout the family-owned bar. Feel a part of the "family" and order one of the pub's burgers, cleverly named after local subdivisions. During warm...... Read More
Skyline Chili
East
Skyline Chili
East
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Young's Kitchen
East
Young's Kitchen
East
Young's may be a small Chinese restaurant, but it sure does get the job done with an affordable menu to keep you satisfied. Check out their daily lunch specials and if you... Read more
Young's may be a small Chinese restaurant, but it sure does get the job done with an affordable menu to keep you satisfied. Check out their daily lunch specials and if you order over $10, you can relax and have Young's deliver. Specialties include the beef and broccoli, crab rangoon, pork dumplings and Szechuan chicken. The...... Read More
Rincon Mexicano Restaurant
East
Rincon Mexicano Restaurant
East
Situated between the Dollar Saver Cinema and bigg's in a mini-mall in Eastgate, this is the last place you'd expect to get good Mexican food, but Rincon Mexicano truly... Read more
Situated between the Dollar Saver Cinema and bigg's in a mini-mall in Eastgate, this is the last place you'd expect to get good Mexican food, but Rincon Mexicano truly looks, feels, and tastes authentic. The vast menu includes items like fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas and quesadillas. The bar, which is separate... Read More
Roney's
East
Roney's
East
A family restaurant owned and operated by the same family since 1969 now with a new name with the same great menu with Fried Chicken, Roast Beef Sandwiches, and Hamburgers...
A family restaurant owned and operated by the same family since 1969 now with a new name with the same great menu with Fried Chicken, Roast Beef Sandwiches, and Hamburgers.
The Varsity
East
The Varsity
East
The Varsity sports bar and grill has the NFL Sunday Ticket so customers can watch their favorite team on one of the 11 big-screen TVs. It offers daily happy hours from 11... Read more
The Varsity sports bar and grill has the NFL Sunday Ticket so customers can watch their favorite team on one of the 11 big-screen TVs. It offers daily happy hours from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with buckets of domestic beer for $7.50 and 25-ounce mugs for $2.75. They have $5 nachos on Sundays, 40-cent wings on Mondays and $5 burgers on... Read More
The Coffee Shop on Wooster
East
The Coffee Shop on Wooster
East
Stop inside the cute Coffee Shop on Wooster for coffe and a quick pick-me-up, like soup, a sandwich or bagel. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Zingerman's Brownies and coffee... Read more
Stop inside the cute Coffee Shop on Wooster for coffe and a quick pick-me-up, like soup, a sandwich or bagel. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Zingerman's Brownies and coffee cakes. If it's nice out, be sure to sit out front.
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili
East
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more
Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More
Mango Tree
East
Mango Tree
East
Casual dining serving Thai street food and sushi.
Casual dining serving Thai street food and sushi.
Skyline Chili
East
Skyline Chili
East
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more
Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More
Longhorn Steakhouse
East
Longhorn Steakhouse
East
Longhorn Steakhouse offers a casual, upbeat, family-friendly, Western-themed environment with efficient service. Longhorn has been grilling steaks for over 25 years and... Read more
Longhorn Steakhouse offers a casual, upbeat, family-friendly, Western-themed environment with efficient service. Longhorn has been grilling steaks for over 25 years and serving them up country-style.Features great steaks, chicken, wings, seafood, ribs, chops, burgers and sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Orange Leaf
East
Orange Leaf
East
Orange Leaf is a self-serve, fill-your-own-bucket, and pay-by-the-ounce shop. With almost 70 flavor options and 35 topping possibilities - not all at once, please - you... Read more
Orange Leaf is a self-serve, fill-your-own-bucket, and pay-by-the-ounce shop. With almost 70 flavor options and 35 topping possibilities - not all at once, please - you can create as much of your perfect dessert as you want.
Potbelly Sandwich Works
East
Potbelly Sandwich Works
East
Located in Rookwood Pavilion in Hyde Park, Potbelly Sandwich Works offers fresh, made-to-order sandwiches and salads in a friendly environment.Craving something cool to... Read more
Located in Rookwood Pavilion in Hyde Park, Potbelly Sandwich Works offers fresh, made-to-order sandwiches and salads in a friendly environment.Craving something cool to wash down that sandwich? Try one of their hand-dipped shakes, malts and smoothies. Flavors range from the traditional to the unique (try boysenberry or... Read... Read More
Pirate's Cove Tropical Bar & Grill
East
Pirate's Cove Tropical Bar & Grill
East
Arrive by boat or car. This floating marina restaurant has a stunning river view of the Ohio River. Have a Caribbean cocktail or dig in on specially prepared island fare,... Read more
Arrive by boat or car. This floating marina restaurant has a stunning river view of the Ohio River. Have a Caribbean cocktail or dig in on specially prepared island fare, including delicious crab cakes at this outdoor covered tiki hut that makes you feel more like you're on vacation in Florida than in the midwest.
Main Street Cafe
East
Main Street Cafe
East
Figuring out the type of clientele that frequent Main Street Cafe is impossible: young couples, families and people of all ages flock to this favorite. Main Street Cafe is... Read more
Figuring out the type of clientele that frequent Main Street Cafe is impossible: young couples, families and people of all ages flock to this favorite. Main Street Cafe is located in an old-fashioned building sitting in the middle of town, perfectly mixing together family-friendly with a diner atmosphere. The smell of... Read... Read More
Chick-fil-A Anderson Township
East
Outback Steakhouse
East
Outback Steakhouse
East
There's always something new happening at this Australian steakhouse.A vast array of appetizers and salads such as the Bloomin' Onion and Aussie cheese fries. Although the... Read more
There's always something new happening at this Australian steakhouse.A vast array of appetizers and salads such as the Bloomin' Onion and Aussie cheese fries. Although the signature beef and steak items make up a good portion of the menu, a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes are also available. Entrees include... Read More
Tusculum Pizza
East
Tusculum Pizza
East
If you're a fan of crispy, thin crust pizza, Tusculum Pizza might be your new favorite pizzeria. You can create your own Italian-style thin crust pizza here with a bunch... Read more
If you're a fan of crispy, thin crust pizza, Tusculum Pizza might be your new favorite pizzeria. You can create your own Italian-style thin crust pizza here with a bunch of toppings, or choose from their specialty pizzas like The House (pepperoni and banana peppers) and The Vegan Veggie (with, you guessed it, lots of veggies... Read More
Mio's Pizza
East
Mio's Pizza
East
This Mio's Pizzeria location in Mt. Washington offers a causal but fun dining experience. The favorites at Mio's are the pizzas and calzones, including some vegetarian... Read more
This Mio's Pizzeria location in Mt. Washington offers a causal but fun dining experience. The favorites at Mio's are the pizzas and calzones, including some vegetarian options. They've got a slew of specialty pizzas, stuffed pizzas, pasta dishes, hoagies and salads.
